UNFI Tops Q4 Estimates, Details Cyber Hit and Issues Upbeat 2026 Outlook
The distributor quantified the June cyber incident’s drag on results, pointing to a cash‑generating plan for 2026.
Overview
- Quarterly net sales were $7.70 billion versus $7.64 billion expected, with an adjusted loss of $0.11 per share beating forecasts for a $0.19 loss, adjusted EBITDA of $116 million, and a GAAP loss of $1.43 per share.
- Management estimated the June cyber incident reduced net sales by about $400 million and adjusted EBITDA by roughly $50 million, with underlying sales up 1.6% after adjustments.
- Segment results showed natural products up 9.1% year over year (+$335 million) while conventional declined 6.1% (−$223 million) and retail fell 1.7% (−$10 million).
- Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for $31.6 billion to $32.0 billion in net sales, adjusted EPS of $1.50 to $2.30, about $250 million in capital and cloud spending, and roughly $300 million in free cash flow.
- Net leverage improved to 3.3x from 4.0x, and shares jumped as much as 14.6% to $36.40 during trading following the report after an earlier 7.6% premarket gain.